Former police officer and colleague, Ian Gunning said: “The news of Hilda’s tragic death has shocked the many colleagues and friends who knew her through her and her husband Issy’s connections with North Wales Police.

“There have been dozens of messages of condolences and tributes posted on the social media.

“Hilda and Issy are well respected members of the police family and our heartfelt sympathy and condolences are given to Issy and his family at this very sad time.”

Emergency services at an accident at Abergele on Thursday afternoon on the Market Street junction (Image: Hadyn Iball)

Emergency services were called to the heart of the town just after 3.20pm on March 2 but despite efforts to save her, Hilda was pronounced dead at the scene.

A statement released by the family yesterday said: “We are devastated by the loss of Hilda - a much loved wife, mother and nain.

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Deputy mayor of Abergele Town Council, Delyth MacRae added: “The traffic system in town has been a long standing bone of contention and this must be revisited as a matter of urgency following this very tragic event.”

* Police have stepped up their appeal for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, quoting reference number V029646.